Cricket
South Africa leads by 86
Andrew FaulknerJosh Hazlewood made a crucial breakthrough but South Africa ended the first day in the ascendant | WATCH
Smith a colossus in the ruins
Andrew FaulknerEvents in Hobart must surely end any suggestion about Steve Smith abdicating the captaincy.
Smith admits Mitch facing axe
Peter LalorSteve Smith has defended his team and his captaincy, but admitted Mitchell Marsh could be left out for Callum Ferguson.
Science outsmarting itself
Patrick SmithSorry. Very apologetic about the delay. Stay patient. We are in the queue to give advice to Australian cricket.
Proteas represent rainbow nation
Gideon HaighDiffering approaches off the field are now reflected in onfield results for both South Africa and Australia.
Cummins, Worrall sent for spells
Andrew FaulknerThe fast bowlers’ rest and rotation controversy is shadowing the Australians like a black cloud over Bellerive.
Proteas poised to drop spinner
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj could be a shock omission for the second Test.
Haddin questions skipper
Andrew Faulkner, Peter LalorYou lose one home Test and do they call you Smith, the master of the willow, the No 1-ranked batsman in the world?
Dark clouds hover over team
Peter LalorThere are options for the Australian team in Hobart tomorrow and all of them are hard. Each has an inherent risk.
Hazlewood, Lawry bat for Smith
Peter LalorTeammates and former greats have stepped up to defend captain Steve Smith.
Medics defend quick fix system
Peter LalorCA medics have hit back at criticism of their bowler management, saying Mitchell Starc was proof of their success.
Marsh to feel axe for Hobart
Peter LalorAustralia coach Darren Lehmann is unlikely to name his second Test side until the toss in Hobart this Saturday.
Warne contender to coach T20
Shane Warne has joined an ever-growing list of contenders to coach the national side in an upcoming home Twenty20 series.
Pride in the baggy green fades
Peter LalorGraeme Smith has launched a scathing attack on Australian cricket, saying the culture of the team has been diminished.
Just bat better, says Lehmann
Wayne SmithThe Australian cricket team have to discount any perceived home advantage they might have over South Africa and bat better.
Positives all swallowed up
Peter LalorPeter Siddle was off for scans. Shaun Marsh for an operation. Neither will be back for the next match.
Give the explorables a crack
Will SwantonAshton Agar took ten wickets at the SCG this week. He bowled beautifully, nearly as beautifully as Stephen O’Keefe.
Curse of potential is haunting
Gideon HaighBeing deemed an athlete with “potential’’ is seldom an unmixed blessing. As Nick Buchanan knows, it can almost be curse.
Whatever happened to blooding?
Andrew FaulknerThe Australian selectors are being called a lot of names after the Perth debacle but ageist is not one of them.
Aussies limping towards Hobart
Peter LalorJoe Mennie will make his debut in Hobart this weekend and could be one of up to four changes for the second Test.
Breath of discontent on Smith
Peter LalorThe last time there was a run like this, Mickey Arthur lost his job and Shane Watson his vice-captaincy.
Time to declare on venting
Andrew FaulknerOn Sunday, when there was still hope, an Australian flag flew proudly from a flat balcony overlooking the WACA.
The eyes of few take in claims
WILL SWANTONTest failures always bring the Shield more sharply into focus.
An affront to Hughes’ memory
Patrick SmithIt was clear Australian cricket was stumped, bowled and out hit-wicket even before the first Test began last week.
Humbled Aussies to ring changes
Peter LalorThe Australians could make up to three changes for the Hobart Test after suffering a humiliating loss in Perth.
Next great fast bowler emerges
Wayne SmithNot only did South Africa win, they unearthed a fast bowling superstar in Kasigo Rabada.
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South Africa leads by 86
Andrew FaulknerJosh Hazlewood made a crucial breakthrough but South Africa ended the first day in the ascendant | WATCH
Smith a colossus in the ruins
Andrew FaulknerEvents in Hobart must surely end any suggestion about Steve Smith abdicating the captaincy.
Coping after the final bell
VERITY EDWARDSWhen former AFL player Aaron Keating was dropped from the Adelaide Crows he had little help finding a new career.
Finishers the spark needed
mark ellaMichael Cheika is still seeking real impact off the bench in the final third of a Test match.
Sweet as Skelton wins spot
Jamie Pandaram, EdinburghWill Skelton believes cutting sugar from his diet has been the key to his recall to the Wallabies.
Late breaker
Trent DaltonWho says you need to be a ruthless, egotistical mongrel to make it in Formula One?
AFL raised Watson dope doubts
CHIP LE GRANDThe AFL raised doubts about whether Essendon captain Jobe Watson was injected with a banned substance.
The question that ruined Jobe
Chip Le GrandA year ago Jobe Watson was asked the question that has plagued his conscience: could he have done more to stop it?
